It’s provocative, and unexpected, and catches you off guard (cover your eyes if it’s too early to see so much skin!). Did anyone suspect this could be the final image? We were as clueless as everyone else, guessing right along with you! The slogan and tongue-in-cheek nature of the double entendre is in line with Daffy’s previous provocative ad campaigns…what are your thoughts? Let the world know via the twitter hashtag #undergroundpuzzle and comment below. Anyways, scroll over the images below to see price and product info of item’s available at Daffy’s! If you want to know what Fashion Pulse Daily considers to be fab finds at Daffy’s stay tuned — I will personally explore some of the major deals to be had at the retailer in the coming week!
April 21, 2010
Daffy’s: The Final Complete Puzzle Revealed (Wow…We Weren’t Expecting That!)
April 20, 2010
Duke It Out: Tie Dye (CollegeCandy Guest Post)
From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:
The fashion industry loves to bring back old fashion trends. Sometimes that’s a good thing (hello, waist-cinching belts!); other times, not so good (‘80s linebacker shoulder pads, really?). And then there are those times when I’m just not quite sure what to think. Enter tie dye. Yep, this flower child trend is back on the runways and it’s got me scratching my head. Help me out here ladies, “tie do” or “tie don’t”?
I can sort of see the appeal of tie dye; it tends to be bright, which is always great, particularly in the warm months. It also has a cool abstract thing working and since abstract patterns have been very in for a while now, this look makes perfect sense. On top of that, tie dye has that easy “I totally didn’t spend an hour and a half staring at my closet to pick out this outfit” vibe. Basically, it’s got everything you’d want from your fav beach dress, but now you can wear it around town without having to claim it’s laundry day. Bonus points for the potential DIY factor.
Actually if I hadn’t spent my youth going to ‘70s themed parties and learned that tie dye was a bad cliché, I would probably like it – unfortunately I did go to all of those parties (seriously, why did everyone I knew have a hippie party?) and I just can’t get that out of my head! To me they always look a little messy, and a little cheap – like that fav beach dress – and if I’m going to go that far out on a limb for fashion, I expect to look five star. Also, I haven’t really seen anyone other than celebs rocking this look, so I have to wonder if maybe I’m not the only one having second thoughts about it.
So am I letting costume memories get the best of me? Or is this really not as hot as the mags would have us believe? Will you be working it out in tie dye this summer? Or is this trend best left to the professionals?
April 20, 2010
Revlon Perfect Pedicure Nails: You Reviewed It!
Three Fashion Pulse Daily readers took the challenge of testing out, photographing, and reporting back on their experience with the new Revlon Perfect Pedicure Toe Nails. Thanks so much to Vanessa S., Ashley C., and Clare P.! Here’s their photos and what they thought:
I was curious to try fake toenails because I thought it would be great for sandal season. Since I have small toenails, it took a while for me to find the right sizes, but I was happy with the way the nails fit. The glue in the kit is a lot stronger than other nail glues I have tried, and even after being warned about the glue, I spent most of the application time prying my fingers off my toes. However, I really liked the finished look and was pleased to have cute toes to show off. The downside was that nails started popping off after one day, so I had to keep replacing nails for the week I wore them. I would recommend the Perfect Pedicure kit for a special occasion.
There is one word to describe the Revlon Pedicure….Excellent!! After I separated and matched up the pedicure to my own nails, it took about ten minutes to apply. I purposefully took a long, hot bath a couple of hours after applying and they did not budge. I worked out on the treadmill for thirty minutes, three days in a row, without any problems, in terms of them popping off or experiencing any discomfort. To take my test one step further, I even walked around in the mall for approximately three hours…Still, no problems.
April 19, 2010
Shades of Cool: Sunglasses and Opticals 2010 Preview
Every year, the advent of summer signals different trends – be it maxi dresses, floral patterns or gladiator sandals. But a timeless summer staple are sunglasses – they are necessary for clear sight when the sun decides to come out, and just give you an overall cool vibe (but be wary of wearing them too much indoors!). While shades as a must-have summer purchase might not have changed, their styles certainly have evolved. A few days ago, I attended a summer preview for sunglasses and opticals by mega eyewear manufacturer Luxottica. From classic to trendy, from classic to funky, there is certainly something for everyone.
Trendy: mix of material
We’ve all heard that it’s okay to pile denim on denim this summer, so why can’t your sunglasses join the party? Chanel, for example, mixed denim with metal this year, making its frames truly one of a kind.
Trendy: transparent frames
Black bug-sized shades may be a Hollywood classic, but stars and fashionistas alike might be turning to colorful, lucid frames for summer this year. D&G (above) offers some colorful options with thick frames for both opticals and sunglasses, while Vogue (below) – not the magazine but an eyewear brand known for its affordability and stylishness – provides multi-colored, transparent frames set to outmatch the ubiquitous floral dresses.
Trendy: prints and patterns
Frames aren’t exactly the size of a shirt, but eyewear designers still manage to make sure your shades fit your individual style. Take Ray-Ban (top) for example; the iconic eyewear brand is putting multi-colored stripes, retro cartoons, button pin prints, and even the New York subway map on their classic wayfarers. Talk about statement accessories. If you’re looking for elegance rather than prints, consider Miu Miu (below), whose swallow-printed eyeglasses would make any keen-eyed passer-by drop their jaws in envy.
Hi-tech: polarized sunglasses
Sometimes sunglasses are so fashionable that we forget how good they can be for our eyes. The technology that is Polarized lenses block out more UV rays than ordinary sunglasses, have an anti-reflective coating and improve your color perception. So if you want to “see what others don’t” (as the slogan says) and have an excuse to wear sunglasses all year round, polarized shades – offered by Ray-ban and many other eyewear brands – are a good investment.
Newly arrived: Tory Burch
We’ve all seen the Tory Burch logo on flats, wallets, purses and more. Now it can be on your glasses too. Recently launched in 2009, Tory Burch’s eyewear line includes its iconic “T” logo at the hinge. From two-toned styles to abstract patterns to aviators, the new collection offers many chic choices for the bespectacled fashionista.
Handmade and vintage
Things always feel different when they are perfected by the hand and not churned out by a robotic assembly line. If you’re nodding in agreeement, Persol is just right for you: handmade in England, the 90-year-old Italian brand is releasing a vintage collection inspired by the legendary film La Dolce Vita. Subtly elegant and infused with a touch of old-school glamour, Persol brings the golden age of Hollywood into the present.
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